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Hypnosis vs Entranced - What's the difference?

hypnosis | entranced |

As a noun hypnosis

is a trancelike state, artificially induced, in which a person has a heightened suggestibility]], and in which suppressed [[memory|memories may be experienced.

As an adjective entranced is

held at attention, as if by magic.

As a verb entranced is

(entrance).

hypnosis

Noun

(hypnoses)
  • a trancelike state, artificially induced, in which a person has a heightened suggestibility]], and in which suppressed [[memory, memories may be experienced
  • the art or skill of hypnotism
  • See also

    * somnolism * mesmerism

    entranced

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Held at attention, as if by magic.
  • * 1956 — , The City and the Stars , p 37
  • The entranced spectator was cut off from reality as long as the adventure lasted; it was as if he lived a dream yet believed he was awake.

    Synonyms

    * bedazzled, fascinated, hypnotized, spellbound

    Verb

    (head)
  • (entrance)